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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,867.20, 178,780.80 and 127,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,867.20, 178,780.80 and 127,867.20 is: 178,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,867.20 : 178,780.80 = 127,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,867.20/178,780.80 = 127,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,867.20x = 178,780.80 × 127,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,867.20x = 22,860,200,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,860,200,309.76/127,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,780.80

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